CINCINNATI — For the sixth time, Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.
What You Need To Know
- Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week
- It is the sixth time Chase has been nominated for the award
- He was won the award four times
- Chase had two touchdowns in Week 14 versus the 49ers
Chase was nominated for the first time since Week 7 after scoring two late touchdowns versus the San Francisco 49ers.
With the Bengals losing 20-6, Chase scored on a 17-yard pass from Joe Burrow with 9:20 left in the game. He then scored on a 32-yard pass from Burrow with 1:19 remaining, which led to the game-tying extra point.
Speechless. #ProBowlVote + #JaMarrChase + #JoeBurrow
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 12, 2021
In Cincinnati’s overtime loss, Chase finished with five receptions on eight targets for 77 yards and two touchdowns. He also had one rush for six yards.
FROM THE BAYOU TO OHIO #ProBowlVote + #JaMarrChase + #JoeBurrow
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 13, 2021
He previously nominated for the award in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7, winning the award by fan vote in Weeks 1, 5, 6 and 7.
He also has been named AFC Player of the Week for Week 7.
The Bengals next play at the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19 at 4:05 p.m.
